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Key findings: BBC review into conduct of Russell Brand

The actor and comedian denies the accusations, and previously said all his sexual relationships were ‘absolutely always consensual’.

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball ‘so proud’ of Scott Mills as he takes over BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show

His first show was celebrated by famous faces sending in messages of support and with the Greater Manchester town of Stockport being renamed.

Evening Standard

Stockport station renamed Scottport to mark Scott Mills’ new radio show

Signage and screens changed for 24 hours to welcome veteran BBC presenter to Radio 2 breakfast show

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Scott Mills says his BBC Radio 2 Breakfast debut is ‘hard to process’ after replacing Zoe Ball

‘This might be the best day of my life, apart from getting married,’ said presenter

The Independent UK

Stockport renamed Scottport to mark Scott Mills’ new BBC Radio 2 show

The Breakfast Show host was serenaded by a choir performing a medley of songs with altered words to celebrate his name.

Evening Standard

Scott Mills says BBC Radio 2 breakfast debut ‘hard to process’ and 'mind-blowing'

Zoe Ball’s successor opened his show on Monday morning saying: ‘If I think too much about the previous occupiers of this show, it becomes mind-blowing to me’

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball surprises Scott Mills with tearful message as he kicks off Radio 2 Breakfast Show

The show began with lively celebrations, including a unique tribute from Stockport Train Station

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Zoe Ball will host ‘new show’ on BBC Radio 2, says Gaby Roslin

The presenter previously hinted she would return for ‘new adventures’ – but did not disclose in what capacity

The Independent UK

Scott Mills says he is ‘not worried in the slightest’ about major BBC Radio 2 concern

Mills will make his debut as Zoe Ball’s replacement on the flagship show next week

The Independent UK

Scott Mills ‘not worried’ about perceived lack of women presenters on Radio 2

Zoe Ball presented her last breakfast show on December 20, with Mills set to take over on January 27.

Evening Standard

Radio 2 presenter Debbie Greenwood provides health update after ‘unexpected’ six-night stay in hospital

Host who rose to fame in the Eighties said she is now recovering

The Independent UK

Johnnie Walker’s wife says she is sure her husband ‘loved’ his funeral service

Tiggy was joined by her husband’s former BBC Radio 2 colleagues and Led Zeppelin lead singer Robert Plant at the funeral service on Friday.

Evening Standard

Motorbike riders follow funeral procession of BBC Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker

Walker was an avid fan of Harley Davidson motorbikes.

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing winner Jay McGuiness admits his mother kept Glitterball trophy in the toilet

McGuiness also revealed the unlikely way he came to audition for The Wanted

Evening Standard

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‘I hated playing by the rules’: Johnnie Walker, the empathetic radio DJ with a rebel spirit

His BBC career began with a year-long suspension and he was later fired for on-air comments. Yet the broadcaster’s warmth meant listeners followed him for more than five decades

The Independent UK

BBC Radio 2 poll reveals the UK’s favourite Elvis Presley song

Fans were asked to vote ahead of what would have been the King of Rock and Roll’s 90th birthday

Evening Standard

Suspicious Minds voted UK’s favourite Elvis Presley song by Radio 2 listeners

In The Ghetto finished second, while If I Can Dream came third, Always On My Mind came fourth, and in fifth was Can’t Help Falling In Love.

Evening Standard

Johnnie Walker’s wife raises glass to ‘most devoted husband’ on New Year’s Eve

The DJ’s death was announced by Sounds Of The 70s presenter Bob Harris.

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BBC Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker dies aged 79

Legendary BBC radio DJ Johnnie Walker has passed away at the age of 79.

The Guardian - UK

Johnnie Walker obituary

Former pirate radio disc jockey who went to Radio 1 and later became a stalwart of Radio 2

The Independent UK

Johnnie Walker, legendary BBC Radio presenter, dies aged 79

Walker first rose to fame among British music fans as a disc jockey on pirate station Radio Caroline in the Sixties, and later became a favourite among BBC listeners, even if he did hate the Bay City Rollers

The Guardian - UK

Johnnie Walker, BBC radio DJ, dies aged 79

Pioneering presenter was best known for hosting Sounds of the 70s and the Radio 2 Rock Show

Evening Standard

Johnnie Walker: Former pirate radio DJ who spent over five decades at the BBC

Walker had idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPS), a terminal condition which causes the lungs to become scarred and makes breathing difficult.

The Guardian - UK

BBC Radio 2 presenter thanks NHS staff after treatment for brain bleed

Johnathan Joseph, known as DJ Spoony, went to hospital on 21 December after a headache lasted for weeks

Evening Standard

Vernon Kay insists he's 'loving' his radio job as he jokes about retirement plans

EXCLUSIVE: The BBC Radio 2 star also reveals what happened when he got to go ‘behind the velvet rope’ at his hero Elvis Presley’s home in Graceland

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